Navaratna Kuruma

Ingredients

To Grind

Coriander Seeds - 2 Teaspoons

Cumin Seeds - 1  1/2 Teaspoons

Fennel Seeds - 1 Teaspoon

Red Chillies - 2

Green Chillies - 1

Cinnamon - 1"

Ginger - 1"

Garlic - 8-10 Pods

For Gravy

Bay Leaves - 3

Chopped Onions - 1

Vegetables - Peas, Potato, Beans, Carrot, Cauliflower, Capsicum etc. If you want, you can also add apple and pineapple.

Chopped Tomato - 1

Paneer Cubes - 1/2 Cup (Optional)

Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Teaspoon

Coriander Powder - 2 Teaspoons

Garam Masala - 1 Teaspoon

Almond/Cashew/Pistachios - 3 Tablespoons

Raisins - Few

Cream - 2 Tablespoon

Coriander Leaves

Salt

Ghee/Oil

Navaratna Kuruma

Navaratna Kuruma With Apples
Learned From Chef Menu Rani Chellam

Preparation

1. Grind the items that are listed under "To Grind".

2. Grind the cashews,almond and pistachios to fine powder.

3. Fry paneer cubes in ghee.

4. In a pan, heat oil/ghee. When the oil/ghee is hot, add bay leaves and onions. When onions become transparent in color, add the coriander and ginger  paste.  

5. Saute for some time and then add vegetables. Fry well for few minutes. Then, add turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala and fry for 2-3 minutes. 

6. Now, add tomatoes, cashew paste, raisins and fry for a while.

7. Finally, sim the fire and add cream, paneer cubes and coriander leaves.

Now, Navaratna Kuruma is ready!!!

Sidedish: Rice and Chappathi.